Makerere University Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The distribution and virulence of common bacterial blight pathogen of beans in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Common bacterial blight caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli and Xanthomonas fuscans subsp. fuscans is one of the foliar diseases causing significant yield losses to beans worldwide. Its management involves mainly ... -
Examination of the documentation of Uganda Martyrs Museum collections
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study sought to establish the status of the documentation of Uganda martyr’s museum collections. Documentation of collections in many museums in the world is still poorly organized, inconsistent and sometimes non-existent. ... -
Subsurface facies analysis of the paleogene formations, nahal field, melut basin,south sudan
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The present work highlights the results of the facies study conducted to identify lithologic heterogeneity and determine petrophysical properties from six wells in Nahal oilfield in South Sudan with the aim of assessing ... -
Ethnic militias and national security in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (1990-2021)
(Makerere University, 2023-09)There is no part of the world that has never experienced conflict. Despite this, many regions have advanced towards greater political, economic and social stability. However, sub-Saharan Africa has remained a bed rock of ... -
Coping strategies, resilience and job satisfaction among police officers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Globally, the policing function continues to change with the changing times and policing is one of the most stressful and dangerous professions in the world with higher risks and greater vulnerabilities leading to adverse ... -
Public investment in infrastructure and its impact on economic growth in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Public investment in infrastructure remains critical in Uganda‘s development trajectory as population and urbanisation expand. A vast stock of infrastructure is believed to fuel economic growth by reducing the cost of ... -
Incidence of intestinal stoma related complications and risk factors among patients in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)The creation of intestinal stomas for diversion of enteric contents is an important component of the surgical management of several surgical gastro-intestinal diseases. Complications of stoma surgery remain common, and can ... -
Surviving the Covid-19 Pandemic: an Exploration of Coping Mechanisms for Selected Hotels and Guesthouses in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023-08-18)The hospitality sector promotes sustainable development through job creation, promotion of international trade and contribution to gross domestic product (GDP). The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying ... -
Evaluation of the maintenance strategies for improved equipment systems performance at CIPLA QCIL
(Makerere University, 2023)World over pharmaceutical manufacturing industries are realizing the need for a more pragmatic approach of managing organisational assets and hence machine maintenance management has grown rapidly within this sector. An ... -
Development of a web based maintenance management system at Uganda Air Force College Workshop
(Makerere University, 2023)Uganda Air Force College (UAFC) established a maintenance workshop in 2009 to address skilled manpower demands, improve serviceability, efficiency and effectiveness in executing tasks. However, the workshop faces challenges ... -
Assessing the potential of recycling sugarcane pressmud and bagasse using vermicomposting
(Makerere University, 2023)The sugar processing industry highly contributes to socioeconomic development and livelihood support in Uganda. However, the industry generates huge quantities of wastes including: bagasse, sugarcane pressmud and vinnase ... -
Development of an improved patient stretcher for emergency care of road accident victims in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Road traffic accidents are the main cause of physical disabilities in the world and are ranked as the 8th leading cause of death globally. According to Uganda Road Sector Support Initiative, Uganda has the second highest ... -
The impact of credit terms on investment decisions among youth graduates in Uganda: A case study of Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The main objective of this study was to examine the impact of credit terms on investment decisions among youth graduates in Uganda. The researcher adopted a survey-based approach to purposively collect data using mixed ... -
Determinants of intimate partner violence victimization among married women in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Intimate Partner Violence continues to exist in many Ugandan’s households and is a major public health concern. This study examined the risk factors of intimate partner violence victimization among married women aged 15-49 ... -
Risk factors for secondary infertility among women attending infertility clinic at Kawempe National Referral Hospital: A matched case-control study
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Infertility has emerged as one of global public health issues with approximately 8- 15% of couples affected globally. In Africa secondary infertility is more common than primary infertility and is largely due ... -
Prevalence of modern contraceptive use and associated factors among continuing undergraduate students at Makerere University
(Makerere Univeristy, 2023)Background Globally, the rates of unplanned pregnancies are highest among students in tertiary institutions despite the increased knowledge of modern and emergency contraceptives. Some of the attributable causes of those ... -
Access to and utilisation of maternal health care services: interrogating discrimination against women living with physical disabilities in Kawempe Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2023)The purpose of this study was to interrogate the multiple layers of discrimination against women living with physical disabilities in their access to and utilisation of maternal healthcare services in Kawempe Division, ... -
Adaptation and validation of the Luganda version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale for screening prenatal depression among mothers attending the Antenatal Clinic at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Depression affects approximately 364 million people, globally. 7.8% of mothers in USA suffer from ante partum depression, 27.5% in Turkey while between 26.3 and 32.9% suffer from the debilitating condition ... -
Risk factors for severe PPH among women delivering at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, A case control study
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Severe postpartum haemorrhage is the leading cause of severe maternal morbidities and maternal deaths; accounting for 27.1% of maternal deaths worldwide, ranging from 8% in developed countries to 32% in Northern ... -
Moderating role of the oversight committee on ethical competence of employees and fraud: A case of compassion Uganda Frontline Church Partners (FCPS).
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The purpose of the study was to establish the moderating role of the oversight committee on the relationship between ethical competence of employees and fraud. The objectives of the study were to: establish the relationship ...